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Theresa Kurzeja
Sep. 14, 2025
Theresa “Terry” Kurzeja, 68, The Villages, Florida, passed away on September 14, 2025, at The Harrison of Wildwood, Wildwood, Florida. Theresa was born on September 2, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to her parents, William Kurzeja and Stephanie (Kobos) Kurzeja. Theresa was a retired Bank Teller who...
Hollowell, Jean Anne
Sep. 12, 2025
Jean Anne (Ellis) Hollowell was born in El Paso, Texas and was born on August 5, 1949. She passed away September 12, 2025. Her parents were John Reese Ellis II and Doris Anne Beckley Ellis. Her older brother John Ellis passed away on July 30, 2025, in The Villages, Florida. Surviving siblings are...
Sylvia T. Chancey
Sep. 10, 2025
Sylvia T. Chancey, 90 of Wildwood, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born November 22, 1934, in Felda, FL to James Benjamin and Myrtis Helen (nee Lowry) Thomas. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting, baking cakes, visiting family and singing in her church choir. She was...
Shawn D. Bayer
Sep. 01, 2025
Shawn D. Bayer, 47, of Wildwood, FL, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1978, in Pueblo, Colorado. Shawn proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Iraq War. A man of faith, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He found joy in...
Jack Noell
Aug. 31, 2025
Jack Noell, 68, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on August 31, 2025. Born on August 2, 1957, in Roanoke, Virginia, Jack lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and deep devotion to his family and passions. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Susan; daughter Amanda George;...
Nancy R. Cowell
Aug. 29, 2025
Nancy R. Cowell, 88, The Villages, Florida went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2025 under the loving care of her Husband and staff of Cornerstone Hospice at Mariposa House in The Villages. Nancy was born on March 9, 1937 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to her parents Carleton Johnson and Ruth...
Lydia Esther Santiago
Aug. 17, 2025
Lydia Esther Santiago, 77, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born Friday, February 20, 1948, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico to Luis and Maria Green (nee Torres) Santigo. She enjoyed casino and bingo. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Ronald B. Bynoe and brother,...
Hatcher, Jack Orbia
Aug. 17, 2025
Jack Orbia Hatcher, 86, Wildwood, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2025 with his loving family at his bedside. Jack was born on December 21, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Orbia Orlando Hatcher and Katherine Inez Hatcher. Jack was a Lifelong resident of Wildwood,...
Pedro Mercado
Aug. 16, 2025
Pedro Mercado, 84, Coleman, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 16, 2025 at Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville, Florida with his loving family by his side. Pedro was born April 7, 1941 in Guanica, Puerto Rico to his parents Pedro Mercado-Suarez and Paula Ramonita...
Norman E. Jones
Aug. 12, 2025
Norman E. Jones, 85, of Weirsdale, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Born on August 12, 1940, in Moundville, Missouri, he was the son of Earl and Iva Marie (née Tyree) Jones. On January 24, 1959, Norman married the love of his life, Janet “Susie” Jones, in Summerfield,...
Donald George Maehlenbrock
Aug. 09, 2025
Click this link to view Live Streaming Event for Donald Maehlenbrock When the funeral service has ended, we will "Pause" the live streaming until we reach Florida National Cemetery and restart it approximately 12:30 pm for the live streaming of the Graveside with U.S. Army Honors. Donald George...
Elaine K. Graham
Aug. 09, 2025
Click Here to view the Live Streaming Funeral Service 11 am at First Baptist Church Wildwood Elaine K. Graham, 80, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by family members. She was under Hospice care at the time of her passing. Elaine was born February...